[WW] Game Systems

["richard spangle" <lost_rich@hotmail.com>]

perception is everything i guess. how well you know a system can determine 
just how 'annoying' players find it.  i have run alot of different systems 
over the years (try running AFTERMATH some time, fun concept but - 
AAAAAHHHHHHHHHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhggggggggg) and find that the game can be quick 
and easy or it can be stocked and complex yet still fun once everyone 
understands the basics. i mean, if you stop to think aobut it, 2E AD&D was a 
very complex system (at least for those of us who grew up on the old '70s 
D&D game rules). every once in a while (a few times a year) i run a STAR 
FRONTIERS campaign (for my "pulp scifi" shoot 'em up players) and several of 
them find that game complex (ya, right!). but because i know the rules by 
heart, it's a breeze for me. in the long run, running any game can be 
confusing as each has it's different rules (even within those various d20 
games out there) and unless everyone in your group has spent 20+ years in 
gaming, there is going to have some confusion. sit down some time with some 
of your local gamers (not necessarily ones in your group) and casually chat 
about the rules. as questions. get clarifications and opinions of others. 
sit in on another game group for a few sessions. your perception of game 
elements will change.

i'm rambling. i'll stop now...

...the rich
"you know you shouldn't smoke. it's not good for you."
"it's ok. i only smoke after sex."
"well that's good."
" 'bout a pack a day."
         --------->can you name that movie?




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